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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Brisbane from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$416
tomorrow
$153
Wednesday
$154
Thursday
$154
Friday
$383
Saturday
$140
Sunday
$384

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $416
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $424
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $442
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $178? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      34h 30m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      12:30 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $98
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Greyhound Australia
      12h 45m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      6:45 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      $139
    Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $178

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 45m 8:15 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $153
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $370
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $414
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $441

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 45m 8:15 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $154
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $399
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $420
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $446

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 45m 8:15 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $154
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $416
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $425
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $442

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $383
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $416
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $442
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Airlie Beach, you can save more than $244? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 45m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Airlie Beach
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      19h 0m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Airlie Beach
      Bus Stop
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma Street Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $88
    Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save $244

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 45m 8:15 AM Cairns Bus Stop 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy $140
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $413
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $416
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $443

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 7:00 AM Cairns Pier Point 1:00 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $384
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 3:00 PM Cairns Bus Stop 9:00 AM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $418
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 7:00 AM Cairns Bus Stop 5:30 PM Brisbane Roma St Bus Station  Economy $445
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Airlie Beach, you can save more than $245? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      28h 45m
      0
      8:15 AM
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Airlie Beach
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      19h 0m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Airlie Beach
      Bus Stop
      1:00 PM
      Brisbane
      Roma Street Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $88
    Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save $245

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is $53 on 8/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane

See here how frequent the connections between Cairns and Brisbane are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Cairns to Brisbane. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 buses from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus $53
Fastest Bus 28h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 863.8 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Brisbane

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$219
Tuesday 07/28
$218
Wednesday 07/29
$221
Thursday 07/30
$219
Friday 07/31
$219
Saturday 08/01
$219
Sunday 08/02
$220
Monday 08/03
$221
Tuesday 08/04
$221
Wednesday 08/05
$221
Thursday 08/06
$221
Friday 08/07
$221
Saturday 08/08
$226
Sunday 08/09
$220
Monday 08/10
$251
Tuesday 08/11
$416
Wednesday 08/12
$219
Thursday 08/13
$219
Friday 08/14
$220
Saturday 08/15
$138
Sunday 08/16
$220
Monday 08/17
$220
Tuesday 08/18
$387
Wednesday 08/19
$220
Thursday 08/20
$53
Friday 08/21
$418
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $53, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $220.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with $140. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $414.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cairns to Brisbane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Brisbane

These are the most booked bus companies between Cairns to Brisbane from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Cairns to Brisbane:

Cheapest Price $370
Fastest Bus 30h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/24/2026

FlixBus from Cairns to Brisbane

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cairns to Brisbane:

Cheapest Price $140
Fastest Bus 28h 45m
Earliest Bus 8:15 AM
Last Bus 8:15 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cairns and Brisbane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cairns to Brisbane? Or which bus companies serve the route Cairns to Brisbane? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus

How much does a Cairns Brisbane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 28h 45m to reach Brisbane. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cairns to Brisbane?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $493. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brisbane.

On average, how many connections are available from Cairns to Brisbane each day?

Every day, the Cairns to Brisbane bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cairns to Brisbane take?

The fastest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by FlixBus and takes 28h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $153. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane from Cairns starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Brisbane starts at 3:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cairns Brisbane route?

When traveling by bus from Cairns to Brisbane, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Brisbane?

You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cairns to Brisbane bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cairns Brisbane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cairns Brisbane bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cairns to Brisbane on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cairns to Brisbane?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Cairns and Brisbane. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cairns to Brisbane?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Cairns and Brisbane change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cairns to Brisbane

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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